Michael Schumacher’s management has confirmed that he will continue his rehabilitation at his home in Switzerland.

The move follows follows a period in a hospital in Lausanne, where he was taken after his initial stay in Grenoble.

An official statement said: “Henceforth, Michael’s rehabilitation will take place at his home. Considering the severe injuries he suffered, progress has been made in the past weeks and months. There is still, however, a long and difficult road ahead.

“We would like extend our gratitude to the entire team at CHUV Lausanne for their thorough and competent work. We ask that the privacy of Michael’s family continue to be respected, and that speculations about his state of health are avoided.”